Houston Heads to France

The Cornish Pirates can confirm that fly-half Bruce Houston will be departing Cornwall at the end of this season to join French team Bourg-en-Bresse – Union Sportive Bressane (US Bressane) – who currently compete in France’s Nationale league (the third level of French club rugby).

In his two seasons with the Pirates, Bruce has to date been all but an ever present in making 45 appearances, besides also scoring an impressive total of 271 points.

Commenting on Bruce’s planned cross channel move, Cornish Pirates’ joint head coach Gavin Cattle has said:

“Bruce has been a great contributor during his time with us. Besides his performances in matches, he has really contributed off the field and has been a real influence within the squad.

“He is a good leader in his own style and is also very calm and understanding, and the opportunity that has arisen for him is obviously an exciting one.

“It will be a different experience and we’ll naturally be wishing him all the best.”